__Just Another Kid__ by Torey Hayden is non-fiction book that explores the life of a special education teacher working with six emotionally disturbed children in one classroom. It depicts the extreme challenges and breakthroughs a teacher can have throughout the course of a year. It is a very discouraging, yet inspiring book for teachers working with emotionally impaired students.
Just Another Kid is recommended for older school age students; however, if you know a group of teachers in your school district or nearby that would be interested in starting a book club, here is a book review sheet with book club questions for either group. Enjoy! Book Club Review Sheet
I found a recent article in the New York Times which talks about Special Education Week being held in the summer when kids aren't in school...very interesting thought I know. I found this intriguing, so I continued reading and ended up running into an unsettling twist in the article. Here's the link if I have peaked your interest: National Cause of the Moment
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification provides a Study Guide on the Emotional Impairment specialization portion. The study guide includes a 20 question sample test with answers that you could quiz yourself on. Take a look: Sample Test
__Just Another Kid__ by Torey Hayden is non-fiction book that explores the life of a special education teacher working with six emotionally disturbed children in one classroom. It depicts the extreme challenges and breakthroughs a teacher can have throughout the course of a year. It is a very discouraging, yet inspiring book for teachers working with emotionally impaired students.
Just Another Kid is recommended for older school age students; however, if you know a group of teachers in your school district or nearby that would be interested in starting a book club, here is a book review sheet with book club questions for either group. Enjoy! Book Club Review Sheet
I found a recent article in the New York Times which talks about Special Education Week being held in the summer when kids aren't in school...very interesting thought I know. I found this intriguing, so I continued reading and ended up running into an unsettling twist in the article. Here's the link if I have peaked your interest: National Cause of the Moment
_Exceptional Children____: An Introduction to Special Education - With MyEducationLab.__ Written by William L. Heward is informative for a beginning teacher because it showcases teachers from all over the U.S., from both urban and rural settings and their experiences with students with emotional impairments.
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification provides a Study Guide on the Emotional Impairment specialization portion. The study guide includes a 20 question sample test with answers that you could quiz yourself on. Take a look: Sample Test